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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 202.405. Other Exceptions to Privilege and Confidentiality Requirements

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) The privilege and confidentiality requirements of this subchapter do not apply to, and a podiatrist may disclose information made confidential under this subchapter to:

(1) a government agency, if:

(A) the disclosure is required or permitted by law; and

(B) the agency protects the identity of a patient whose podiatric records are examined;

(2) medical or law enforcement personnel, if the podiatrist determines that there is a probability of:

(A) imminent physical injury to the patient, the podiatrist, or another person; or

(B) immediate mental or emotional injury to the patient;

(3) qualified personnel for a management audit, financial audit, program evaluation, or research;

(4) a person who presents the written consent of the patient or a person authorized to act on the patient's behalf for the release of confidential information, as provided by Section 202.406;

(5) an individual, corporation, or governmental entity involved in the payment or collection of fees for services provided by a podiatrist; or

(6) another podiatrist and a person under the direction of the podiatrist who is participating in the diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of the patient.

(b) A person who receives information under Subsection (a)(3) may not directly or indirectly identify the patient in any report of the research, audit, or evaluation or otherwise disclose the patient's identity.

(c) Records reflecting charges and specific services provided may be disclosed only when necessary to collect fees for services provided by a podiatrist, professional association, or another entity qualified to provide or arrange for services.

(d) Records created by a state hospital, a state school, or an employee of the state hospital or state school that are otherwise confidential under this subchapter may be disclosed in an official legislative inquiry regarding the state hospital or state school. Information or records that identify a patient or client may not be released for any purpose unless proper consent to the release is given by the patient.

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